Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer

WatersEdge Solutions; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking SaaS company is seeking a meticulous QA Engineer to ensure the quality of their platform. The role involves developing test plans, performing testing, and documenting bugs with attention to detail. Ideal candidates will have 2+ years in QA, strong manual testing skills, and a collaborative mindset. Join a team that values clarity and shared success in an agile environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunities for growth

Collaborative environment

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in QA or software testing.
• Strong manual testing skills and understanding of web applications.
• Attention to detail in documentation and bug reports.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans for new features.
• Perform functional and exploratory testing.
• Document bugs with details.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure quality.

Skills

Manual testing skills

Attention to detail

Understanding of web applications

Collaboration

Tools

GitHub

Postman

Selenium

Cypress

Job description

Overview

WatersEdge Solutions is looking for a meticulous and curious QA Engineer to join a high-performing product and engineering team. This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives on unearthing edge cases, validating complex features, and building the confidence that comes with bug-free releases.

About the Role

You'll play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of a fast-growing SaaS platform used by clients around the world. Working alongside developers, product managers, and QREs, you’ll own manual test plans, identify risks early, and help shape our release readiness.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans for new features and improvements.
• Perform functional and exploratory testing that mimics real-world usage across different client setups.
• Own regression testing for critical workflows and work closely with QREs to prioritize automation.
• Document bugs clearly with detailed reproduction steps, logs, and screenshots.
• Collaborate across product and engineering to ensure quality is embedded throughout the development process.

What You’ll Bring

• 2+ years’ experience in QA, software testing, or product validation.
• A deep understanding of web applications and business logic testing.
• Creative and consistent manual testing skills.
• Strong attention to detail in writing bug reports and test documentation.
• Comfort with tools like GitHub, staging environments, and admin interfaces.

Nice to Have

• Experience with B2B SaaS or multi-tenant platforms.
• Familiarity with Django admin, permissions, and data structures.
• Understanding of payroll, HR, or accounting systems.
• Exposure to tools like Postman, Selenium, or Cypress.
• Ability to read API specs and inspect logs (e.g., Sentry, browser console).

What Success Looks Like

• Confident releases with minimal regressions or client-reported bugs.
• Comprehensive, consistent test coverage across major flows.
• Proactive identification of edge cases before they become issues.
• Trusted test plans that guide developers and PMs.
• Contributions to lightweight automation as your skills grow.

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary and genuine ownership in how testing is done.
• Work that directly improves platform reliability and client trust.
• A collaborative, no-silo environment with fast feedback loops.
• Opportunities to grow in automation, product testing, or platform reliability.
• A culture that values clarity, thoughtfulness, and shared success.

Company Culture

At WatersEdge Solutions, we partner with high-impact technology teams to deliver meaningful products at scale. This role supports a forward-thinking SaaS company where QA is respected, collaborative, and closely tied to product excellence. You\'ll work in a small, agile, and highly skilled team that values balance, trust, and curiosity.

If you have not been contacted within 10 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.